MCSD Announces January Students of the Month

Centereach, N.Y. (February 2020)—The Middle Country Central School District is proud to begin the new decade by recognizing four students who have been named students of the month for January. Centereach High School senior Kayleigh Scuderi, Newfield High School senior Ashley Wall, Dawnwood Middle School eighth grader Grace D’Acampora, and Selden Middle School eighth grader Mohemeen Ahmed, have demonstrated academic excellence, athletic achievements, perseverance and good character.

“Each month, it brings all of us here in the Middle Country School District an overwhelming feeling of fulfillment to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our students,” said Dr. Roberta Gerold, Superintendent of Schools. “Congratulations to Kayleigh, Ashley, Grace and Mohemeen for carrying themselves as distinguished role models in the District. We’re so proud of all that they’ve accomplished, and we look forward to seeing how they will all continue to grow.”

Kayleigh Scuderi is a senior at Centereach High School. Her academic excellence as a high school student earned her the rank of number 22 in the senior class. Kayleigh is one of a handful of seniors that act as the driving force behind several activities for the senior class. As GO vice president and previously serving as sophomore vice president, Kayleigh is dedicated to any cause she puts her mind to. Whether its through the District or Girl Scouts, her ability to organize and motivate those around her is apparent to all. Kayleigh is recognized as someone who is quick with a smile, takes instruction well, is thoughtful and helpful towards others, and is a pleasure to have in class. In the fall, Kayleigh will be taking her infectious personality and talents to the college level, hoping for an acceptance to Binghamton University.

Ashley Wall, a senior at Newfield High School, was named student of the month in recognition of her impressive high grade point average of 95.75 and participation in extracurricular activities. While she serves as president of the senior class, Ashley is also a member of the wind ensemble, varsity kickline, the National Honor Society, the French Honor Society and Tri-M Honor Society. Ashley was also one of 20 recipients on Long Island to earn the Long Island Scholar Artist Merit Award, and the only one selected to receive the award for dance. Outside of Newfield, Ashley has volunteered as a camp counselor at Camp Invention, was a dance teacher at Stars on Stage Dance Academy, volunteers at North Coleman Road Elementary School, and most recently earned a spot on the National Dance Alliance’s All-American team. In June, Ashley will be graduating with more than 30 college credits and plans to major in biomedical sciences, hoping to attend college in Florida. Afterwards, Ashley would like to attend medical school to become a pediatric cardiologist.

Dawnwood Middle School eighth grader, Grace D’Acampora, earned the student of the month title as a result of her hard work, determination and lively involvement both in and out of the classroom. Grace’s phenomenal sense of humor and kind-hearted personality has been a tremendous asset to Dawnwood Middle School. During the first quarter of the school year, Grace maintained an overall average of 98.14 with a 97 percent in Living Environment and a 98 percent in Algebra. Grace is the president of Dawnwood’s National Junior Honor Society, a member of the cheerleading squad, a saxophonist in the 8th grade band, and earned a lead role in this year’s theatre production. Outside of Dawnwood, Grace is an equestrian teacher and a gymnast, volunteers for Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine, and is the youngest member for the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP).

Selden Middle School eighth grader, Mohemeen Ahmed, was named student of the month in recognition of outstanding accolades and accomplishments in the District. Described by her teachers as an excellent student and person who takes great pride in her work, Mohemeen maintains a 99.28 GPA while being involved in numerous activities including serving as president of the National Junior Honor Society and being an active member of the environment/plant club. This year, Mohemeen finished first place in her school spelling bee. Mohemeen also plays a large role in giving back to her community by volunteering at the Middle Country Public Library and participating in the youth group at her mosque. Recently, Mohemeen was selected to participate in the National History Day competition at Hofstra University later this year where she will present her research on Elizabeth Cady Stanton and the women’s suffrage movement.

For more information regarding Middle Country School District and its students’ achievements, please visit the District’s website: https://www.mccsd.net/.